How to Pronounce Characters

To pronounce "characters", say CHAR-act-ers — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkæɹəktəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkæɹəktəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “characters”

"characters" has 3 syllables: char-act-ers.

What does characters mean?

noun

  1. A being involved in the action of a story.
  2. A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene.

    “A single locus governing the petal colour character was detected on the linkage group A2.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "characters"?▾

"Characters" has 3 syllables: char · act · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "characters"?▾

The IPA transcription of "characters" is /ˈkæɹəktəz/.

What does "characters" mean?▾

Characters: A being involved in the action of a story.

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